Important change in Snow Inventory Java Scanner 2.x 

If you were using previous versions of Snow Inventory Java Scanner (SIJS) please be aware that the 2.x release introduces a new file: sijs.config: 

• The sijs.config file is a prerequisite for the Java scanner to run. 

• You must download the sijs.config template file from the Snow Software FTP server using the link provided below. 

• (OPTIONAL) The sijs.config template file sets a default recommended security level.  For step-by-step instructions, please consult the section "Configure the security level of the scanner" in the Snow Inventory Java Scanner user guide .  

• When executing the scanner with elevated permissions (“root” for Unix/Linux/macOS environments, and Administrator for Windows), the sijs.config template file sets a default user that will be used for executing the commands required for properly identifying the Java installation. This user must exist on the target operating system. For step-by-step instructions, please consult the section "Configure the security level of the scanner" in the Snow Inventory Java Scanner user guide.    

How to deploy Snow Inventory Java Scanner 2.x 

Below we have given some advice on accessing the new SIJS version and given some options for deployment.  The Snow Inventory Java Scanner can be packaged and deployed separately, or together with Inventory Agents.  Select your preferred deployment method from the options below.   
 
1. Download both the sijs.jar and sijs.config files from the following FTP location: FTP download.    

• Ensure that the new version of the sijs.jar file replaces the existing sijs.jar file that is found in the Agent folder. 

• Ensure that the newly introduced sijs.config file accompanies the new sijs.jar file in the Agent folder. 
• In case of Agent for Windows, you must include the “Snow Agent Script SIJS Launcher” PowerShell script that is executing the Snow Inventory Java Scanner. The Snow Agent Script SIJS Launcher script can be found on the following page: https://community.flexera.com/s/article/Release-Notes-Index-Snow-Agent-Script  

 
2.  If you utilise an MSI package deployment method follow your usual MSI process making sure to include the sijs.jar and sijs.config files available from the following FTP location: FTP download. You must include the “Snow Agent Script SIJS Launcher” PowerShell script that is executing the Snow Inventory Java Scanner. The Snow Agent Script SIJS Launcher script can be found on the following page: https://community.flexera.com/s/article/Release-Notes-Index-Snow-Agent-Script 

3.  If you prefer to use an Inventory Agent deployment ensure that you specify that the Snow Inventory Java Scanner Option needs to be included when requesting your Snow Inventory Agent deployment package: How To: Request a new Snow Agent  After receiving the new Agent, install as described in the user guides for the Snow Inventory Linux, Unix, or Windows Agents, respectively.